Democrats Being Democrats  —  On Friday, House Democrats shocked almost everyone by rejecting key provisions needed to complete the Trans-Pacific Partnership, an agreement the White House wants but much of the party doesn't.  On Saturday Hillary Clinton formally began her campaign for president …

Jeb Bush's smooth money machine  —  He's rarely taken more than a day or two off from the money chase.  —  Jeb Bush's laser focus on fundraising has sent him crisscrossing the country over the past six months to headline roughly 70 money events as he tries to smash existing presidential campaign records.

Hillary Clinton, the fightingest fighter in the fight  —  Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at her official campaign launch rally on June 13, 2015 in New York City.  The Democratic presidential hopeful spoke at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park on Roosevelt Island.

Statement from Archbishop Nienstedt Regarding the Future of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis  —  From Archbishop John C. Nienstedt, Archbishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis  —  In order to give the Archdiocese a new beginning amidst the many challenges we face …

Clinton confidant set for private Benghazi grilling  —  House GOP Benghazi investigators will face off with a combative confidant of Hillary Clinton this week in a closed-door interrogation session — one of the biggest moments for a Benghazi probe that continues to dog the Democratic presidential front-runner.

Can Schumer and McConnell just get along?  —  There's been bad blood in the past, but they're both deal-makers at heart.  This much is certain: The next president has a lot riding on their relationship.  —  Getty  —  Mitch McConnell remembers Chuck Schumer's role during his contentious 2008 campaign like it was yesterday.

Rich Californians balk at limits: 'We're not all equal when it comes to water'  —  RANCHO SANTA FE, CALIF. — Drought or no drought, Steve Yuhas resents the idea that it is somehow shameful to be a water hog.  If you can pay for it, he argues, you should get your water.

Obama, Cuomo and de Blasio: The 3 stooges of the apocalypse  —  In conversations about politics and the world, I often find myself saying, “I wish there was more good news to write about.”  I mean it.  —  While there are many joyous personal moments to savor, society outside the front door is coming apart.

Last Slide  —  Dolezal, who is also chairwoman of a police oversight committee, said Friday that she and her executive board would be making a statement at the Monday meeting about claims she misled people about her race.  —  The announcement was also e-mailed to NAACP members.